Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Average customer rating
4.4
(182 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 182 reviews
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Star
11
Customer Reviews for Garmin - fnix 8 AMOLED GPS Smartwatch 51mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Slate Gray - (2024)
Customer Rating
5
Garmin finally did it!
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: AR2205
Garmin, you finally did good. Heck, I have become such a fan that I can be your spokesperson.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Had High Expectations
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: ph4n0
I have Garmin products for my bike and wanted to complete the ecosystem with the Fenix 8 switching from Apple Watch Ultra. Did research for a good week and made the switch. First power on, blue triangle appeared. I didn’t know what it meant at the time and thought it was just normal. Wore the watch for a few days and tracking and metrics were highly inaccurate and required constant calibration. The watch structure itself is solid and the system is complex to learn. 4 days later it crashed in the middle of a swim and was locked on the blue triangle aka “blue triangle of death.” Screen was frozen and support offered a free exchange. I took the full refund instead. Disappointed for sure considering the amount of money the product cost. Will be going back to my Apple product.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love the features and battery life.
on August 4, 2025
Posted by: RYoung
I've had the Fenix 8 for nearly a month now. I've had it over three weeks now and haven't charged it since the day I got it, when I initially charged it. I came over from an Apple Ultra Watch, and I'm very glad I made the switch. From weather to tracking workouts, to sleep and pulse O2, this thing is great. The only thing so far I'd like to see change is a longer charging cable with a 90-degree end at the watch would be better, but since it doesn't have to be charged very frequently, I can live with that.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I have not figured out all the features.
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: Lammens
I have not worn watching years. My father bought me a Seiko when I graduated high school. Holy smokes did I ever buy a nice watch? It looks good on your wrist. I swim now and I can tie my laps. I also resell boats and has a whole module for sailboat racing. It is awesome. I treated myself to it for my 60th birthday.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Watch
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: Ridgerunnerdoc
Purchased the Fenix 8, 51mm AMOLED sapphire, just over a month ago and I’m very pleased with the watch. I owned a Fenix 7 Solar previously and it was a solid watch with great features and quality. Made the move to the 8 for the AMOLED feature knowing the brightness of the watch face would be a big plus. The feel of the button press is different from the Fenix 7 but not in a bad or odd way. I have been an Apple Ultra 2 owner and wearer but no more. The features, AMOLED face and battery life of the Fenix 8 have converted me to become a Garmin daily wearer.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Features and a Worthwhile Upgrade
on August 1, 2025
Posted by: AeroBee
I upgraded to the Fenix 8 51mm from the Epix Pro II (51mm). For me the upgrade was worthwhile. I like the way the new buttons function. I also like the updated interface, which takes very little time to get used to. I also really like the mini-speaker. All of these features have me really enjoying the watch. I have owned every Fenix variant since the Fenix 3 and think the jump from Epix to Fenix was the most significant.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: Theo1320
This watch is incredible and the best smart watch I have ever owned. This is my fourth Garmin watch and they just keep raising the bar.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Such a nice upgrade
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Gibberish
I purchase this as an upgrade to an older Garmin. The display, maps and speed to acquire a GPS fix are amazing. I also love the LED flashlight, Mic and Speaker of the watch. The battery life is also very good considering all the built in features.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin